Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Versus Morphine as an Adjunct to Bupivacaine in Caudal Anesthesia.

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Anesthesia, Local

Eligibility:

All Genders

1-6 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the duration of postoperative analgesia, and any side effects of caudal dexmedetomidine versus morphine in combination with bupivacaine in pediatric patients underg...

Detailed Description

The patients will be randomized in a blinded fashion to get enrolled into 2 equal groups: Group A patients (n =25) will receive caudal epidural analgesia using dexmedetomidine with bupivacaine, wherea...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ASA I, II, III.
  • Patients undergoing lung cyst excision.
  • Patients undergoing Patent Ductus Arteriosus ligation.

Exclusion

  • Preoperative mechanical ventilation.
  • Preoperative inotropic support
  • History of mental retardation or delayed development that may interfere with pain intensity assessment
  • Known or suspected coagulopathy,
  • Any congenital anomalies of the sacrum or any infection at the site of injection.
  • Known or suspected allergy to any of the studied drugs.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 28 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 10 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04445636

Start Date

June 28 2020

End Date

December 10 2020

Last Update

December 22 2020

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Cairo University Hospitals

Cairo, Egypt, 11562

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